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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918, 1,376.82 and 259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918, 1,376.82 and 259.86 is: 389.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918 : 1,376.82 = 259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918/1,376.82 = 259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918x = 1,376.82 × 259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918x = 357,780.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,780.45/918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.74

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